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Healthy Home Economist / Recipes / Special Diets

Special Diets

special diets

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Nowadays, it seems like every other person is on some sort of special diet. At least part of the reason for this is the plethora of food intolerances and allergies caused by the industrialized food system and widespread use of gut destroying pharmaceuticals. Children seem particularly hard hit by this trend.

Some people follow special diets simply to facilitate weight loss and optimal fitness. Others need to adjust due to the challenges of aging or a temporary illness that requires specific food restrictions.

No matter the reason for the food philosophy in your home, there are recipes in this section that can help you toward your goals.

I am continually experimenting with modifying conventional recipes to meet the requirements of various diets, so check back frequently to see what’s new!

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Dairy Free Recipes

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GAPS Recipes

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Gluten Free Recipes

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Low Carb Recipes

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Paleo Recipes

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Vegetarian Recipes

cultured strawberry sauce in glass jar

Fermented Strawberries

How to ferment fresh strawberries into a lightly cultured chunky puree as a natural preservation method and to significantly enhance probiotics and …

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coconut creme brulee ramekin on granite counter

Dairy-free Crème Brûlée Recipe

A delicious and dairy-free crème brûlée recipe that uses whole food ingredients with no refined sugar. It’s an awesome alternative when raw …

View RecipeDairy-free Crème Brûlée Recipe
healthy soy sauce substitute in glass bottle with sushi

Best Soy Sauce Substitutes

The best soy sauce substitutes to buy, including how to make a simple and healthy version at home in minutes using four whole food ingredients. While …

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roasted garlic on a platter

Roasted Garlic Heads (no foil method)

How to make a platter of roasted garlic heads as an easy, delicious and budget-friendly side dish that is immunity boosting too! Roasted garlic heads …

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raw L. reuteri yogurt with a drizzle of honey in red dish

L. Reuteri Yogurt Review. How to Make It with Raw Milk

How to make L. reuteri yogurt using raw milk and without unhealthy prebiotic fiber that is inflammatory to the intestinal lining and disallowed on gut …

View RecipeL. Reuteri Yogurt Review. How to Make It with Raw Milk
garlic au gratin potatoes in white casserole dish

Garlic Potatoes au Gratin

Healthy recipe for garlic potatoes au gratin for a tasty, rich, and filling side dish to accompany steak or chicken. The cheesy deliciousness of …

View RecipeGarlic Potatoes au Gratin
fermented carrot sticks in mason jar on wooden table

Cultured Carrot Sticks

How to culture carrots to enhance flavor, digestibility, and nutritional value through the addition of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and enzymes. …

View RecipeCultured Carrot Sticks
churning homemade cultured mango sorbet

Fermented Mango Sorbet

Mango sorbet recipe that is lightly cultured for a healthy, gut-balancing treat that is perfect on summer afternoons or as a naturally sweetened, …

View RecipeFermented Mango Sorbet
probiotic papaya butter in glass jar with wooden spoon

Probiotic Papaya Puree

This deliciously and naturally sweet papaya butter adds flavor and probiotics to pancakes, oatmeal, and toast. Enjoy it straight off the spoon too! …

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soy-free natto in glass bowl with bamboo fork

Homemade Natto (soy-free)

How to make soy-free natto at home easily and inexpensively that is rich in Vitamin K2 and therapeutic soil-based probiotics. Natto is a critical …

View RecipeHomemade Natto (soy-free)
homemade hush puppies fried in healthy fat on white plate

Healthy Hush Puppies Recipe

Delicious and easy recipe for hush puppies using a healthy fat for frying and traditional, whole food ingredients. I love hush puppies as a side dish …

View RecipeHealthy Hush Puppies Recipe
lemon pepper chicken cutlets in baking pan

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Baked lemon pepper chicken is a fast and easy meal that is delicious as the main course or atop a salad to add protein. One of my children made this …

View RecipeBaked Lemon Pepper Chicken
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